189814 Project Administrator
Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)
Grade 5: Salary in the range of £32,716-£38,050 per annum. This is a full time (part-time may be considered with a minimum of 80% FTE), fixed term position for 12 months.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Kadoorie Institute of Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care brings together interdisciplinary research across trauma and rehabilitation, emergency care and critical care, with a focus on improving outcomes for patients with life-threatening illness and injury. The Institute integrates expertise across these closely connected specialties within a single research environment. Based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, the centre of urgent and emergency care in Oxford, the Institute supports more than 100 multidisciplinary researchers working across the breadth of trauma, emergency and critical care research. Its research spans the use of routinely collected healthcare data and early- and late-phase clinical trials, enabling discoveries to be translated into improvements in clinical practice and patient care.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the work in the Kadoorie Institute for Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care group. As a Project Administrator, you will provide administrative support in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care, the Data Protection Act and other applicable legislation and guidance. You will carry out day-to-day administrative coordination of project(s) with minimum supervision, reporting problems immediately, and providing updates to senior team members. The role involves working within the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and monitoring own projects and related junior staff to ensure quality assurance compliance. You will also support the Trial Manager in the development of data report forms and documents related to database development, and liaise with programmers in OCTRU to ensure timely database delivery.
About You
You must be educated to at least A-Level standard or have equivalent administrative qualifications/ experience, and demonstrate excellent IT literacy, including a strong working knowledge of Word and Excel, with the ability to create and use spreadsheet applications. You will have evidence of following and working to detailed written instructions such as Standard Operating Procedures, associated with quality control or compliance, and ability to maintain clear and accurate records. Additionally, you will demonstrate knowledge of data management, project quality management and monitoring activities, alongside strong administrative experience including organising meetings and/or multiple appointment scheduling and minute taking.
Application Process
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
Applications for this vacancy should be made online and must include a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 30 November 2026 and will be online.
Please quote reference 189814 in all correspondence.
Contact Person: NDORMS Recruitment
Vacancy ID: 189814
Closing Date & Time: 25-Nov-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 5
Contact Email: recruitment@ndorms.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): In the range of £32,716-£38,050 per annum
